Fiji Airways Fiji 7s stars Waisea Nacuqu and Sevuloni Mocenacagi have expressed their enthusiasm about the reappointment of Osea Kolinisau as the head coach of the Fiji 7s team. Kolinisau will lead the team for the next four years.
In a recent interview, the players shared their excitement for the upcoming season and their aspirations for the 2026 Rugby World Cup. Both athletes praised Kolinisau’s leadership skills and his profound knowledge of the game.
Having played alongside Kolinisau, Nacuqu and Mocenacagi believe that his extensive experience will benefit the team as they gear up for a challenging season ahead. Nacuqu expressed, “We are happy that Kolinisau is staying; he is a good coach, and we are familiar with him since we played together, and now he’s our coach. He understands us well and knows his plans.”
As the 2024/2025 Sevens Series approaches, beginning with the Dubai and Cape Town legs later this year, both players recognized the importance of enhancing their fitness levels to remain competitive on the international stage. “Our main focus now is to improve our fitness and prepare well for the next 2024/2025 series starting with Dubai and Cape Town,” they stated.
Looking beyond this season, Nacuqu and Mocenacagi have set their sights on securing a place in the squad for the 2026 Rugby World Cup. “We are aiming for the 2026 RWC spot, and we know it involves a lot of dedication and hard work.”